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In its first year as a standalone women's pro race, the upcoming Colorado Classic August 22-25, 2019 earned a 2.1 class designation on the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar, making it one of only 13 such races around the world, and the only 2.1 category women's race in the Western Hemisphere, organizers announced today. "The women's Colorado Classic has evolved the past two years and proven to be worthy of […]

The Female Quotient, a company and community dedicated to achieving workplace equality, today announced that it will bring its pop-up activation, The FQ Equality Lounge, for the first time to NBA All-Star in Charlotte, N.C. in partnership with the NBA, Charlotte Hornets, Bank of America, Jordan Brand, SAP and American Express. From Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17 at WeWork Stonewall Station, located in the heart of the NBA […]

Women in Sports and Events (WISE), the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports, today announced the five recipients of its 2019 "Women of Distinction" Awards, which will be presented when the organization celebrates its 25th annual awards luncheon on June 19 in New York City. To mark the milestone, WISE will replace its iconic "WISE Women of the Year" moniker and recognize five Women of […]

The one and only Ellen DeGeneres will be coming to Centre Bell in Montreal for a moderated Q&A on Friday, March 1st 2019 at 7:30pm. In December of 2018 Netflix released Ellen's first stand up special in 15 years, entitled "Relatable." Filmed at Seattle's Benaroya Hall, the special was celebrated by both critics and fans. Ellen DeGeneres continues to deliver uplifting, inspiring, and hilarious experiences for her fans. Her distinctive […]

She may be five foot three and 110 pounds soaking wet, but Dr. Kathleen Weber of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) can get a 250-pound outfielder and 6' 9" forward to confide in her about their health concerns. Dr. Weber, a sports medicine physician, is one of just three female team physicians in Major League Baseball (MLB) and one of only two in the National Basketball Association (NBA). She heads […]

Don't expect Irina Shayk to tell all when it comes to her relationship with Bradley Cooper. The Russian supermodel and the A Star Is Born director are known for being notoriously private about their personal life, and she makes sure they keep it that way. “I have a lot of friends who share a lot of their personal life on Instagram or social media, very publicly. I admire it and […]

A group of champion athletes and activists, led by the Women's Sports Foundation, arrive on Capitol Hill today to celebrate the 33rd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports. The 2019 NGWSD theme, Lead Her Forward, will honor the many ways that sports push girls and women to achieve excellence and realize their boundless potential. […]

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel on March 8, International Women's Day, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring Marvel Studios' first female Super Hero lead. The Captain Marvel-themed plane was debuted today at Sea-Tac International Airport at a gate celebration for guests flying to Orange County, California. "This new plane featuring Captain Marvel will delight guests of all ages," said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines' […]

In an event rich with inspiration and tradition, Holland America Line held a dedication ceremony for Nieuw Statendam Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Oprah Winfrey — philanthropist, film star, TV icon, founder and editorial director of O, The Oprah Magazine — officially named the ship in a ceremony on board in the ship's World Stage. During the daytime celebration, Winfrey was joined by Orlando […]